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Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan

 

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SPMAGTF-AE: Marines conduct machine gun range in Alaska

Lance Cpl. Darren J. Duhaime, a small arms repairer/technician with 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, engages a target with an M249 light machine gun during a machine gun range at Fort Greely, Alaska, Feb. 22, 2020, in preparation for exercise Arctic Edge 2020. Arctic Edge enables Marines to quickly identify threats in the arctic, respond promptly and effectively, and shape security to mitigate future threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez |  VIRIN: 200222-M-EH454-1089.JPG